SkullDeformity
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Since my school learning has started in Hilo, I've been hearing a lot about this supposed difference between cold water versus warm water divers. Everything from my gear to my mindset has been called into question as a "cold water diver" attribute. For example, coming back in with "too much air"? What? It really gets my goat when ever I hear about "differences" between cold water and warm water gear. This BC is good for warm water but not cold water, warm water fins, etc. While some differences DO exist, such as having bigger pockets to fit fat gloves in, the rest is totally manufactured. In fact, the only difference I see between these two groups is in the mindset (edit: "attitude" would be a more accurate word).
While I don't intend to aggravate anyone, I've come to think of warm water divers as "tourists," who only want to dive in the clearest, warmest waters and if it isn't perfect then it isn't worth it. Cold water divers are "divers," people who dive for the sake of diving, and bonus points for cool critters and locations. I can't explain any other system by which every day of the week there are divers lined up at cove 2 to dive the exact same, comparitively lifeless spot, and the beautiful dive site of Leleiwi is completely deserted because it's "boring" for locals.
While I don't intend to aggravate anyone, I've come to think of warm water divers as "tourists," who only want to dive in the clearest, warmest waters and if it isn't perfect then it isn't worth it. Cold water divers are "divers," people who dive for the sake of diving, and bonus points for cool critters and locations. I can't explain any other system by which every day of the week there are divers lined up at cove 2 to dive the exact same, comparitively lifeless spot, and the beautiful dive site of Leleiwi is completely deserted because it's "boring" for locals.